Simplify Your Git Flow

Small teams often overcomplicate their Git workflow by adopting heavy branching models like git-flow when a simpler approach would suffice. For small agile teams shipping web apps, a streamlined flow works well: keep master deployed to staging, use short-lived feature branches, tag releases, and handle hotfixes from the latest tag. The key enabler is investing in automated testing rather than complex branching strategies. Common concerns like rebasing difficulty, broken master, and hotfixing are addressed with practical, lightweight solutions.